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The Arc of Union County - Smart Start Enrichment

1181 RT22 East, Mountainside, NJ 070925.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
41
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$299

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About The Arc of Union County - Smart Start Enrichment

The Arc of Union County - Smart Start Enrichment is a licensed child care center in Mountainside, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 41 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, part-time care, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care.

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsSchool-ageSummer camp

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2 to 5 (Smart Start Preschool)
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
41 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri; full day 9am-2:45pm; mornings 9am-11:30am; afternoons 12:15pm-2:45pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2 to 5 (Smart Start Preschool)
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and summer camp
CurriculumThe Creative Curriculum®
Staff-to-child ratio4:1 ratio (Smart Start, ages 2 to 5)
Class sizeMaximum of 15 children
StaffRegistered Behavior Technicians (RBT's) with agency BCBA on site
Licensed capacity41 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Arc of Union County - Smart Start Enrichment has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Union County has a median price of $299 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Union County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$299
Home daycare$194

Toddler

Center$296
Home daycare$197

Preschool

Center$296
Home daycare$185

School age

Center$140
Home daycare$168

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for The Arc of Union County - Smart Start Enrichment

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
41 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#160300238
See the state's record

Inspections

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

New Jersey publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The Arc of Union County - Smart Start Enrichment

Is The Arc of Union County - Smart Start Enrichment licensed?

Yes. New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

Does The Arc of Union County - Smart Start Enrichment have inspection violations?

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can The Arc of Union County - Smart Start Enrichment care for?

41, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are The Arc of Union County - Smart Start Enrichment's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Arc of Union County - Smart Start Enrichment cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (908) 276-6660 to ask.

What is The Arc of Union County - Smart Start Enrichment's phone number?

(908) 276-6660.

Where is The Arc of Union County - Smart Start Enrichment?

1181 RT22 East, Mountainside, NJ 07092. The nearest other daycare we list is Westfield Area Y - Deerfield Afterschool, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).